The Latest Breaking News from Accenture

Giving diversity a true seat at the boardroom table

Many businesses have been making strides to improve the diversity of their boards, but the needle is moving slowly.

Fortune · Apr 19, 2023

Companies that ditch degree requirements for skills-based hiring could see 19x the workers

Employers who adopt a skills-based hiring approach could help get significantly more U.S. workers into a wider range of roles.

Fortune · Apr 19, 2023

Brothers win backing for low-sugar cookie business Jnck

Alex and Sean Brassill have secured first national listing

Birmingham Post · Apr 19, 2023

Accenture axes 19,000 jobs to cut costs

UK roles will be cut, although the global consulting firm declined to state exactly where and how many

Insider UK · Mar 24, 2023

Accenture bolsters industrial AI services with Flutura acquisition

Professional services giant Accenture has announced the acquisition of Flutura, an industrial artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Bangalore, India. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s own industrial AI services, as it looks to boost the performance of plants, refineries, and supply chains, as well as help clients hit their net zero…

IT Pro · Mar 22, 2023

Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost

Making batteries for electric cars and solar storage could create more than 60,000 jobs and nearly $17 billion by 2030 if Australia moves fast, a report says.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

Business confidence bounces back in Scotland

Manufacturing and services firms expect activity to increase over next 12 months

Insider UK · Mar 13, 2023

How CFOs can win the talent war

CFOs have their work cut out for them in this tough environment.

Fortune · Mar 10, 2023

International Women's Day 2023: 33 North West business leaders speak out and celebrate embrace equality theme

Top female business leaders from across the North West have shared their thoughts on International Women's Day

Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2023

The A.I. revolution is here. Are your employees prepared?

Managers must train employers for the future A.I.-driven workforce.

Fortune · Mar 1, 2023